Bourne Street, Eastbourne, BN21 3RX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN21 3RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.3%	52.6%	-3.7%	51.0%	1.6%
Male	43.8%	47.4%	3.6%	49.0%	-1.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around BN21 3RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	37.4%	42.5%	5.1%	37.9%	4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	31.8%	29.6%	-2.2%	44.2%	-14.6%
Separated	2%	3.2%	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	13.1%	12.9%	-0.2%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	15.7%	11.8%	-3.9%	6.1%	5.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.7%	27%	-8.7%	48.4%	-21.4%
Good health	25%	33%	8.0%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	23.7%	23.7%	0.0%	12.7%	11.0%
Bad health	11.2%	14.4%	3.2%	4.0%	10.4%
Very bad health	4.5%	1.9%	-2.6%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around BN21 3RX this area, 35.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.4%	35.1%	-7.3%	18.2%	16.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	9.2%	-1.4%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	9.2%	-1.9%	13.4%	-4.2%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	3.2%	0.7%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	14.6%	1.0%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	14.1%	28.6%	14.5%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%	-0.2%
Indian	2.7%	4.2%	1.5%	3.1%	1.1%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.9%	2.8%	1.9%	1.6%	1.2%
Black African	2.2%	5.2%	3.0%	2.5%	2.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	3.3%	3.3%	0.4%	2.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	89.7%	80.2%	-9.5%	81.4%	-1.2%
Arab	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79%	71.6%	-7.4%	83.2%	-11.6%
European Union	10.3%	11.6%	1.3%	6.1%	5.5%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	3.1%	4.2%	1.1%	2.7%	1.5%
Middle East and Asia	6.7%	9.8%	3.1%	5.6%	4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.1%	71.6%	-6.5%	83.2%	-11.6%
10+ Years	0%	19.1%	19.1%	9.8%	9.3%
5-10 Years	4.5%	7.9%	3.4%	2.9%	5.0%
2-5 Years	11.6%	1.4%	-10.2%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	0%	-5.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.8%	76.7%	-8.9%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	3.3%	1.5%	1.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	2.8%	0.2%	2.6%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	18.2%	13.5%	4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.8%	37.2%	-1.4%
Christian	50.7%	46.2%	4.5%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	4.2%	1.7%	2.5%
Muslim	3.7%	6.5%	-2.8%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Bourne Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Street was 651.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.2% higher than the Devonshire average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bourne Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire and the 14th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 276.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BN21 3RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bourne Street are based on 220 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Eastbourne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bourne Street, Eastbourne, BN21 3RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN21 3RX

Average Price
£159,129

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£159,129

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bourne Street

Average Price
£217,075

Semi-Detached
£283,686

Terraced
£320,265

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£149,694

Other
£487,279

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bourne Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 12 Thornton Court Bourne Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£132,000	2019-10-04	£143,926
Flat 10 Thornton Court Bourne Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£89,000	2012-01-17	£135,891
Flat 3 Thornton Court Bourne Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£116,500	2011-10-06	£190,774
Flat 3 Thornton Court Bourne Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£64,500	2006-05-30	£99,692
Flat 2 Thornton Court Bourne Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£46,950	2000-02-03	£168,828

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN21 3RX

Employment

BN21 3RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Retired	51
Full-Time Employee	46
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	4
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Manufacturing	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD	3out of 4	196 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD	- not rated	1,031 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT	3out of 4	1,181 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA	- not rated	1,341 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Winchelsea Road , BN22 7PP	3out of 4	1,775 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	3out of 4	3,314 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	3,907 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	3out of 4	3,999 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	4,380 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	2,505 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB	3out of 4	1,615 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE	3out of 4	2,484 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR	- not rated	491 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX	- not rated	1,337 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP	- not rated	2,749 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL	- not rated	2,920 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU	4out of 4	2,949 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fernandes Cafe	102 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne	235 yd
Beijing Restaurant & Takeaway	42 Seaside, Eastbourne	238 yd
YMCA DLG	56-58 Seaside, Eastbourne	240 yd
Meze Turkish Cuisine	15 Pevensey Road, Eastbourne	263 yd
Madeira Cafe	72 Seaside Road, Eastbourne	268 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hart	89 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne	183 yd
Windsor Tavern	165 Langney Road, Eastbourne	215 yd
Phoenix	96 Seaside Road, Eastbourne	239 yd
Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club	48 Seaside, Eastbourne	240 yd
Jesters Bar	123 Seaside Road, Eastbourne	283 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Fratelli and Grill	85 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne	183 yd
Best Pizza	118 Seaside Road, Eastbourne	239 yd
Sweet Tooth	44 Seaside, Eastbourne	241 yd
GOOD TASTE	127 Seaside Road, Eastbourne	273 yd
Jade Garden	100 Seaside, Eastbourne	301 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	131-135 Seaside Road, Eastbourne	283 yd
Sainsbury's	122-134 Seaside, Eastbourne	301 yd
Iceland	21-23 Langney Road, Eastbourne	370 yd
Marks & Spencer	133-137 Terminus Road, Eastbourne	478 yd
Sainsbury's	63 The Beacon, Eastbourne	530 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD	health and fitness suite	277 yd
Seaside Recreation Ground WHITLEY ROAD	grass pitches	834 yd
City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD	health and fitness suite	996 yd
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road	tennis courts	1,068 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.